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Greece Adds ‘Dark Red’ Level to Covid-19 Risk Map

Areas in Greece that are considered "very high-risk" due to increased Covid-19 cases will now be indicated on the country's risk-assessment map with the color 'dark red'.

ECDC Map Places Greece on Higher Covid-19 Risk Level 

All of Greece's regions are either labelled high or medium risk on the weekly European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) map.

Athens Goes ‘White’ in Unprecedented Snow Storm

Athens and the wider Attica region went "white" on Tuesday during a snow storm that affected traffic and caused power cuts in and around the Greek capital.

Five ‘Red’ Areas in Greece See Stricter Covid-19 Measures

Stricter Covid-19 lockdown measures will be imposed to the "red" Greek areas of Patra, Thira (Santorini), Mykonos, Halkida (Evia) and Agios Nikolaos (Crete).

More Areas in Greece Rise to ‘Red’ Covid-19 Risk Level

Τhe Greek regional units of Halkidiki, Lasithi and Zakynthos have moved up to "red" Covid-19 status, according to the General Secretariat for Civil Protection.

Covid-19: Greece Divided into Red and Yellow Risk Zones, Measures Announced

Greek authorities have re-activated Greece's color-coded risk-assessment map, giving areas in the country a Covid-19 risk rating of yellow or red.

Covid-19 Case Count Rise in Attica Causes Concern

Greek health experts warn that emergency measures may have to be imposed on Attica due to the recent rise of Covid-19 cases in the region.

Greece Aiming for 150 Waterways in Five Years

Greece is moving ahead with the licensing and construction of 150 waterways, which it hopes to have up and running within the next five years.

New York Times Places Andros Among ‘52 Places to Love in 2021’

The popular Greek island of Andros is on a list compiled by the New York Times featuring the “52 Places to Love in 2021”.

Greek Covid-19 Support Measures Get Extension

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced that the Covid-19 relief measures, which include rent exemptions and employee subsidies, will be extended.

Interview – Vagelis Arapis: ‘homm Can Become a Great Partner to any Hotelier’

Vagelis Arapis introduces homm, a Greek hospitality management company that deals with vacation rentals and boutique hotels management.

Covid-19: Greece’s Accommodation and F&B Services See Turnover Plunge in Q3

Greece’s accommodation and F&B service providers saw revenues in the third quarter of 2020 drop, reflecting the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Airlines, Airports Call on EU to Align with Sector’s Slot Use Proposals

Europe’s airlines and airports are highly concerned by the European Commission’s proposal to amend the airport slot regulation.

ANEK Lines Donates Tablets to Students of Chania, Crete

ANEK Lines has donated tablet devices to the students of the Chania Municipality to support their access to the Greek Education Ministry’s tele-education program.

ICAO Updates ‘Take-off’ Guidelines for Aviation’s Recovery from Covid-19

ICAO has updated its ‘Take-off’ guidelines, which aim to restore air connectivity and give travelers the confidence they need to fly again in Covid-19 times.

Covid-19: Countries in Europe Battle Second Wave with Restrictions, Lockdowns

One by one European countries announce harsher measures - including full lockdowns -in efforts to contain the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

Greece Changes Covid-19 Risk Map, Sets New Rules for November

Greece's color-coded Covid-19 risk-assessment map has changed and new measures are scheduled to be in force as of November 3.

Athens Honors Cypriot President with Gold Medal of Honor

The President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades was awarded the Gold Medal of Honor by the Municipality of Athens.

Greece Updates Covid-19 Risk Map, Measures Change for Some Areas

Greece has updated its Covid-19 risk-assessment map as the level of risk for a number of the country's regional units has changed.

Greek Accommodation, F&B Services See August Revenue Tumble

Accommodation and food & beverage (F&B) businesses in Greece saw revenues plummet in August as a result of Covid-19 disruption.